Texas HB1143 allows the State Preservation Board to establish a memorial monument for unborn children on the Capitol grounds.

Texas HB1143 amends the Government Code to authorize the State Preservation Board to approve and establish a memorial monument dedicated to unborn children on the State Capitol grounds. The bill specifies that the State Preservation Board can only use private contributions for the creation, establishment, and permanent maintenance of the monument. Additionally, the bill modifies existing law to prohibit the placement of any additional monuments on the historic grounds of the Capitol after September 1, 2009, except as provided by specific sections, including this new provision.

Texas HB1143 allows the State Preservation Board to establish a memorial monument for unborn children on the Capitol grounds.

Texas HB1143 amends the Government Code to authorize the State Preservation Board to approve and establish a memorial monument dedicated to unborn children on the State Capitol grounds. The bill specifies that the State Preservation Board can only use private contributions for the creation, establishment, and permanent maintenance of the monument. Additionally, the bill modifies existing law to prohibit the placement of any additional monuments on the historic grounds of the Capitol after September 1, 2009, except as provided by specific sections, including this new provision.